Liability and the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge – Are You Protected?

Merrick Benn, Dillon Redding, Joshua Wabnik

The recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland caused shockwaves around the world. Closer to home, this event has had considerable implications for the equipment finance industry. In the aftermath, many vessel owners and financing parties... read more

June 2024

Womble Elects New US Leadership, Names Benn Chair and CEO-Elect 

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) announced that Merrick Benn has been elected US Chair and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Currently a member of the firm’s Global Board, Benn will succeed Betty Temple, who has served as US Chair and CEO since 2016. read more

MAY 16, 2024 - 5:44 am

Womble Bond Dickinson Adds Benn to Global Board

Merrick Benn, a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, joined the firm’s global board, the entity responsible for guiding, managing and fostering cooperation between the firm’s UK and U.S. operations. read more

JAN 11, 2024 - 6:53 am

Womble Bond Dickinson Adds Brasovan as Finance Partner for Specialty Lending Practice

Eryn Brasovan joined Womble Bond Dickinson’s Baltimore office as a partner in its specialty lending practice. Prior to joining Womble Bond Dickinson, Brasovan was general counsel for an insurance premium finance lender for nearly 15 years. read more

AUG 17, 2023 - 6:48 am

Womble Bond Dickinson Adds Choy as Finance Partner in Raleigh, NC

Womble Bond Dickinson appointed Michael M. Choy to the firm’s capital markets group as a partner in its Raleigh, NC, office. Choy joined Womble from one of the United States’ largest banks, where he most recently served as senior vice president and managing counsel. read more

SEP 20, 2022 - 7:28 am